Studies show that people with periodontitis, or advanced gum disease, are four times more likely to develop oral cancer. This makes gum disease a serious and even a potentially fatal condition. Bacterial infection, caused by chronic periodontitis, triggers an inflammatory response that has been known to activate cancer growth. Oral health is essential to general …

Oral hygiene is about more than just having a good smile. Children who have good oral hygiene will generally be healthier and happier than children who have dental issues. Though many parents believe that oral care for children is of little importance due to children having baby teeth that they will lose, the truth is …